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Some [[Needed explorations|explorations]] are needed prior to the actual start of the colonization. Mostly, this will be probes to collect data, radio-transmitted to Earth. Some may, however, need to bring material from Mars to Earth for deeper analysis. | Some [[Needed explorations|explorations]] are needed prior to the actual start of the colonization. Mostly, this will be probes to collect data, radio-transmitted to Earth. Some may, however, need to bring material from Mars to Earth for deeper analysis. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Settlement Equipment== |
| − | + | A Martian [[settlement]] requires very much equipment, including [[energy|energy generators]] and construction material for [[habitat]] and [[greenhouse]]s. Shipping can be done | |
*with a series of space vehicles launched from Earth or | *with a series of space vehicles launched from Earth or | ||
*with a big vessel assembled in Earth's [[orbit]]. | *with a big vessel assembled in Earth's [[orbit]]. | ||
==People== | ==People== | ||
| − | For colonization of Mars the colonists are traveling only one way. The journey takes at least about 10 months. During the journey the astronauts are subject to [[radiation]], which requires means to protect them. People need to eat and drink during the journey. With currently known technology only a few persons can be brought to Mars with a single ship. | + | For colonization of Mars the colonists are traveling only one way. The journey takes at least about 10 months. During the journey the astronauts are subject to [[radiation]], which requires means to protect them. People need to eat and drink during the journey. With currently known technology only a few persons can be brought to Mars with a single ship. |
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| + | ==Landing on Mars== | ||
| + | [[Aerobreaking]] can be used to decelerate during approach when entering the orbit. Only small probes have touched down on the Martian surface up to now, using parachutes and balloon cushions. | ||
==Open Issues== | ==Open Issues== | ||
| − | *How many tonnes can be brought to Mars with | + | *How many tonnes can be brought to Mars with existing technology? |
| − | *What is | + | *How many people can be brought to Mars with existing technology? |
| + | *What technology is required to land big vessels smoothly on Mars? | ||
[[Category:Logistics]] | [[Category:Logistics]] | ||
[[Category:Spaceflight science]] | [[Category:Spaceflight science]] | ||
Revision as of 05:02, 11 February 2008
Mars missions require the transport of equipment, material and people from Earth to Mars, and possibly back to Earth. This page wants to clarify the needed transportation volume and the proposed technology.
Preparatory Explorations
Some explorations are needed prior to the actual start of the colonization. Mostly, this will be probes to collect data, radio-transmitted to Earth. Some may, however, need to bring material from Mars to Earth for deeper analysis.
Settlement Equipment
A Martian settlement requires very much equipment, including energy generators and construction material for habitat and greenhouses. Shipping can be done
- with a series of space vehicles launched from Earth or
- with a big vessel assembled in Earth's orbit.
People
For colonization of Mars the colonists are traveling only one way. The journey takes at least about 10 months. During the journey the astronauts are subject to radiation, which requires means to protect them. People need to eat and drink during the journey. With currently known technology only a few persons can be brought to Mars with a single ship.
Landing on Mars
Aerobreaking can be used to decelerate during approach when entering the orbit. Only small probes have touched down on the Martian surface up to now, using parachutes and balloon cushions.
Open Issues
- How many tonnes can be brought to Mars with existing technology?
- How many people can be brought to Mars with existing technology?
- What technology is required to land big vessels smoothly on Mars?
